Forklift Operator

Michelin; Thiruvallur District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelin in Tamil Nadu, India, seeks a dependable forklift operator to manage material handling within a factory/warehouse setting. The role involves safe forklift operation across loading, unloading, and movement tasks, adhering to 5S and PPE standards, and performing routine inspections.

You will coordinate with production and logistics teams to ensure timely material flow, maintain records, and contribute to a clean, safe working area on site.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift operator license/certification.
• Experience as forklift operator in manufacturing/warehouse preferred.
• Basic knowledge of material handling and workplace safety.
• Physically fit for shifts.
• Good discipline and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely for loading, unloading, and movement of materials.
• Follow warehouse and production material-handling procedures.
• Ensure proper stacking, storage, and movement of materials.
• Perform daily forklift inspection and report defects.
• Maintain safe operating practices and PPE, 5S, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and logistics teams for timely material movement.
• Maintain basic material movement and equipment records.
• Support housekeeping and maintain a clean and safe working area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shift work

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate forklift safely for loading, unloading, and movement of raw materials, finished goods, and other materials.
• Follow warehouse and production material-handling procedures.
• Ensure proper stacking, storage, and movement of materials.
• Perform daily forklift inspection and report any defects or abnormalities.
• Maintain safe operating practices and follow PPE, 5S, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and logistics teams for timely material movement.
• Maintain basic material movement and equipment records.
• Support housekeeping and maintain a clean and safe working area.

Requirements:

• Valid forklift operator license/certification as applicable.
• Previous experience as a forklift operator in a manufacturing/warehouse environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of material handling and workplace safety.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in shifts.
• Good discipline, safety awareness, and teamwork.